The other thing that wasn't mentioned is that these filters are what is known as "Full Flow". What this means is that ALL the oil from the oil pump is filtered. On filters like this (all modern filters) there is a bypass valve. If the filter gets too dirty the oil will still get to the bearings, just not filtered. This is done to keep the filter element from blowing through and to continue oil flow to the engine. There are all kinds of different specifacations for this "Bypass Pressure". Only by getting the filter that is recommended by the manufacturer of the car can you be sure you are using the "correct" filter. Cross-referenced filters may not be right. An individual owner does not have the werewithal, time, and resources to qualify ALL of the parts on his car. The Delorean venders do. If there was something better for the car they would know it, and supply it. It is in their collective interest to supply us, the customers, with the best parts they can. The same cannot be said about the 17 year old behind the counter at Autozone. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 > No Prob, Jeremiah. I have some connections in the industry and just wanted > to relay what information i do have. for the record, i use and have only used > the Purflux filter. maybe someone on this list will buy the Fram filter, tear > it open, and compare it to the Purflux. that would be helpful. > > Anyway, Fram consistently scores poorly on independant filter quality tests ved] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/